1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 384 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Esprit | 1970 Rover P5B | |
Make | Lotus | Rover |
Model | Esprit | P5B |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 3528 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2820 mm |